Boeing(US:BA)2025-07-29 15:32Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of $22.7 billion, a 35% increase primarily driven by higher commercial delivery volume [28] - Core loss per share improved to $1.24 compared to the previous year, attributed to higher commercial deliveries and improved operational performance [28] - Free cash flow usage was $200 million in the quarter, reflecting better performance than expectations [28] Business Segment Performance Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) - BCA delivered 150 airplanes in the quarter, with revenue of $10.9 billion and an operating margin of -5.1% [29] - The backlog increased to $522 billion, up more than $60 billion sequentially, including over 5,900 airplanes [30] - The 737 program delivered 104 airplanes, with production ramping up to 38 per month [30][31] Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) - BDS booked $19 billion in orders, with revenue of $6.6 billion, up 10% [35] - Operating margin improved to 1.7%, reflecting better operational performance [35] - The demand for defense products remains strong due to the global threat environment [37] Boeing Global Services (BGS) - BGS reported revenue of $5.3 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year [38] - Operating margin was 19.9%, up 210 basis points compared to last year [38] - The business received $5 billion in orders, with a backlog of $22 billion [38] Market and Strategic Insights - The company is focused on stabilizing production and improving program execution as part of its recovery plan [7][23] - Recent trade agreements are expected to positively impact Boeing's order momentum and pricing strategies [51][56] - The company is monitoring supply chain dynamics closely, with 80% of commercial supply chain spending going to U.S. suppliers [20][21] Management Commentary - Management expressed optimism about the recovery plan's progress and the strong market demand across business segments [7][8] - The company is preparing for potential rate increases in production, with a focus on maintaining stability and quality [12][63] - Management acknowledged the challenges in the operating environment but remains confident in the company's long-term prospects [41][42] Other Important Information - The company is transitioning to a new CFO, Jay Malavi, as Brian West moves to a senior advisory role [26] - The company is committed to managing its balance sheet prudently, with a focus on maintaining an investment-grade rating [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Free cash flow performance - Management indicated that a free cash flow target of around $3 billion for the year is reasonable, with expectations for positive cash flow in the fourth quarter [45][48] Question: Tariff impacts and order momentum - Management discussed the positive effects of recent trade agreements on order momentum and pricing strategies, particularly regarding input tariffs [51][56] Question: Delivery guidance for MAX and 777 - Management confirmed that deliveries for the 737 MAX are tracking ahead of the 400 target for the year, with expectations for continued strong performance [72] Question: Engine anti-icing issue - Management explained that delays in the engine anti-icing solution for the 737 MAX are due to design challenges that require additional work [76][77] Question: BDS margin improvement - Management expressed confidence in returning BDS to mid to high single-digit margins, emphasizing the importance of entering appropriate contract types [96][98]